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E879 YFC

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 YFC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 64,073 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 64,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,792 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 58,300 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,058 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,058 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,996 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,996 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,966 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 41,781 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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E879 YFC is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E879 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E879 YFC is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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